Note Part of the first clover is made before the edging is attached to anything.
If you're making this as an edging to a crocheted piece, you'll need to
fasten off and then begin the edging with a new strand so that the
directions will work out correctly for you. -- Sandi

Row 1: Chain 4, 2 dc in first chain. * Chain 1 loosely, chain 3
more; 1 dc in the loose chain, 1 slip stitch in the fabric (or in the
stitch in your crocheting where you wish to attach the edging), work
(1 dc, ch 3, sl st) in the same loose chain as before. Chain 3, 2 dc in the
same loose chain as before * (fourth leaf of each clover is worked in
row 2). ** Chain 9 for next clover, 2 dc in 4th chain from hook. **
Repeat * to * once. For each additional clover, repeat ** to ** then * to *.

Use your own judgement as to how much space to leave in between clovers
on the piece to which you are attaching the edging. Keep in mind that, on
row 2, you will be adding a three-leaf clover that will be positioned in the
center between two "row 1 clovers". About 5/8 inch between clovers on
row 1 is recommended in the original directions for this edging when worked in
thread, however, it doesn't say what size weight of thread, so that may vary.

Row 2: Completing lower half of four-leaf clovers: * Chain 3,
slip stitch in the same loose chain as before (which is the center of the clover),
chain 3, (2 dc, chain 3, slip stitch) in same loose chain as before. Chain 3,
slip stitch in edge of last petal of clover (refer to photo). Chain 8,
2 dc in 4th chain from hook, ch 3, sl st in the same 4th chain from hook.
Chain 1 loosely, chain 3 more; (2 dc, ch 3, sl st) in the loose chain,
ch 3, 2 dc in same loose chain, ch 3, sl st in same loose chain * (one three-leaf clover
made). Chain 4, slip stitch in the edge of the first petal on the next
clover (refer to photo). Repeat * to * for each additional clover.

This shows what the clovers look like after completing row 1. The
fourth leaf of each clover is added when working row 2.

When working an edging on fabric, you can use a steel crochet hook (about
size 11 or 12 works well) to poke the holes in the fabric at each spot where you
will be crocheting directly into the fabric. It will look best if you have
exactly the same amount of space on the fabric in between each clover, so
it's a good idea to use a ruler and measure accurately.

Note I added instructions and rearranged the wording from the way the
directions appeared in the original 1920's instructions, to make
it easier for you. -- Sandi

Pattern originally printed in Kloster Book of Yokes, Corners and Edges,
Designs from the Handiwork of Anna Valeire and Emma Farnes, circa 1920's.
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Long photo of edging (adapted) is from the above mentioned publication, circa 1920's.
Other photos on this page are by Sandi Marshall.